The Maharashtra government<\/strong> has approved a 3.6-acre plot in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai<\/strong>, for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)<\/strong> to build a Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple<\/strong>. The land will be allotted at a token rate of \u20b91 per square metre<\/strong>, and all associated charges, including land premium and infrastructure fees, have been waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cabinet decision, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on January 17<\/strong>, finalizes a proposal that had been under consideration for several months. The plot, located in Sector 12 of Ulwe<\/strong>, is in a fast-developing area near the Navi Mumbai International Airport<\/strong> and the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The TTD manages the famous Tirupati Venkateswara Temple<\/strong> in Andhra Pradesh and the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple<\/strong> in Tiruchanur. The proposed temple in Ulwe aims to serve the large number of devotees living in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region<\/strong>, providing them easy access to worship without traveling long distances to Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A TTD official said, \u201cThe temple will act as a spiritual centre<\/strong> for devotees, accessible year-round and reflecting the traditional Dravidian architecture of the Tirupati shrines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n TTD plans for the Ulwe temple<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The design follows Shilpa Shastra and Agama traditions<\/strong>, maintaining the authenticity of the Tirupati-style shrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The entire cost of construction, maintenance, and management<\/strong> will be borne by TTD, ensuring no burden on the state or local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the third concessional land allotment<\/strong> to TTD in recent years. Earlier examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIDCO officials said that TTD requested the Ulwe land at a nominal rate<\/strong> in line with these precedents for non-profit, religious institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ulwe\u2019s coastal location<\/strong> had raised concerns among environmental groups. However, the National Green Tribunal (NGT)<\/strong> dismissed petitions in July 2025, following TTD\u2019s commitment to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These measures aim to balance urban development, religious infrastructure, and environmental conservation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials highlighted that large religious institutions often generate steady footfalls<\/strong>, boosting local businesses, tourism, and employment<\/strong>. The Ulwe temple is expected to become a religious and cultural hub<\/strong>, attracting devotees from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and surrounding districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A CIDCO official said, \u201cThe cabinet considered the public nature of TTD<\/strong>, its non-commercial status<\/strong>, and earlier policy precedents<\/strong> before approving the allotment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ulwe plot is in a rapidly growing node<\/strong>, well-connected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These factors make the temple accessible and strategically located<\/strong> for devotees while also complementing regional urban planning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once CIDCO issues the formal allotment letter<\/strong>, TTD can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project aims to be a faithful replica of Tirupati-Tiruchanur temples<\/strong>, blending traditional design<\/strong> with modern safety and environmental standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The decision comes amid discussions about allotting prime urban land to religious institutions at token rates<\/strong>. Critics question the use of public land at such nominal prices, especially in high-value areas like Ulwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Government sources counter that pre-existing precedents, legal clearances, and TTD\u2019s non-commercial nature<\/strong> justify the allotment. They also emphasize the economic and social benefits<\/strong> that a major temple can bring to the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Prime Ulwe Land for TTD The Maharashtra government has approved a 3.6-acre plot in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to build a Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple. 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\n\n\n\nWhy This Temple is Coming to Mumbai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPrevious TTD Land Allotments in Mumbai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Clearances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nEconomic and Social Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStrategic Location of the Ulwe Plot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat Happens Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nBroader Debate on Concessional Land<\/h2>\n\n\n\n